A User’s Guide to Startup Funding Rounds

As a startup founder, you might be well-versed in the ways that you can raise money for your business. However, raising funds from investors follows a more specialised process. Known as ‘funding rounds’, different rounds of raising capital occur at different stages of a business’s development and they play different roles in growing a startup […]

Understanding dilutive and non dilutive financing

There are many options for obtaining funding if you are a startup. Many founders choose to seek capital through traditional banks – but in a lot of cases, they find these are too cautious about new business models and companies in an early stage. This is why several small and medium companies turn to dilutive […]

What is embedded finance, and how is it changing the future?

Embedded financial services allows businesses to integrate payments directly within their website or app without redirecting users to a third-party site. This enables companies to provide their customers with faster, simpler, and more convenient shopping experiences and integrate a myriad of new services such as embedded investing, insurance, and lending. In this article, we will […]

What is your cost of capital?

Suppose you want to acquire new equipment for your company to make your manufacturing processes more efficient. Or you want to revamp your management team systems. Before you can justify undertaking such projects, you will need to prove to your stakeholders that you can generate a return on investment and that this return will be […]

How to work out net cash flow (formula included)

If you want to calculate your net cash flow (the gain or loss of funds for a specific period of time and after all debts have been fulfilled), you will need to use a net cash flow formula. This article will cover everything you need to know about the net cash flow process and go […]

What is grant financing and how can it help your business?

Securing a grant is a great way to scale your business using non-dilutive funding. Hundreds of them are available for companies as business funding, big and small, and in various industries. However, most programs require some cash upfront; for example, if you win a $25,000 grant, you must also have $25,000 in hand to begin […]

How to fund new inventory for your small business

If your small business needs financing, a popular option is to leverage your inventory so you can purchase new items and use them as collateral. This solution can allow your company to unlock capital and meet customer demand, but what is inventory financing? This guide will explain everything you need to know about these financing […]

What are grants?

Grants are pockets of funding that individuals and businesses can apply for. Unlike traditional loans, grants are a monetary contribution that does not need to be paid back to the funder. Grants are typically offered by grant bodies, which typically include governmental organisations, non-profits, and individual financiers, to help businesses fulfill specific purposes – i.e […]

Equity financing vs. debt financing

When a company wants to raise capital, they tend to focus on two main options: equity financing and debt financing. These are not the only financing possibilities available, but they remain the most popular because they offer numerous benefits to small business owners.This article will explain what equity and debt financing are, their main differences, […]

The ultimate guide to bridge financing

Bridge financing is a short-term financing solution particularly popular with companies that are looking to grow their presence. Bridging loans can also allow business owners to meet commitments by providing them with cash flow before they can get a more permanent source of financing. Historically, bridge financing had been seen as a ‘last resort’ for […]

Grants for small businesses in Queensland

There are several excellent grants and programs you can access if you have a small business in Queensland. These are usually designed and implemented by the Queensland, Australian, and local governments (including the Department of Employment, Small Business, and Training) and aim to help businesses embrace innovation and capitalise on new opportunities using dedicated funds. […]

Working at Fundsquire: Josh Poulton, Global Director of Credit

Helming the credit team, Josh Poulton is responsible for all things credit. With an extensive background in finance focusing on credit, Josh creates due diligence processes that enables Fundsquire to lend responsibly to growing businesses. Q: Let’s start at the beginning: how did you come to join Fundsquire? Josh: I first heard about Fundsquire from a […]